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Poultry Q&A
November 30, 2009 9:53 am | Articles | CommentsPrior to his 10 years of experience in agriculture, Scott Carter obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Biotechnology from North Carolina State University. His research at NCSU focused on the discovery of a novel enzyme, its production and scale up via fermentation, and the application of this enzyme to poultry diets to improve protein digestibility and utilization.
Dock Applications
November 30, 2009 8:54 am | by Sue Rice, Product Manager Of Pallet Trucks And Stackers, The Raymond Corporation | Articles | CommentsHandling materials on docks can often require the assistance of an electric lift truck, such as a pallet truck or counterbalanced truck. Lift trucks can make it quicker and easier to load and unload trailers or rail cars, and to efficiently transport cases and pallets.
The Benefits Of Deploying AC Drives
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | by Jacob Kimball, AC Drives Product Specialist, Schneider Electric & Joy Silbert, Food & Beverage Segment Manager, Schneider Electric | Articles | CommentsVariable speed AC drives are crucial in food and beverage manufacturing to improve energy efficiency, but that's just the beginning. For example, predictive downtime capabilities built into an AC drive reduce process downtime potential. This benefit can help avoid missed deadlines and product spoilage, while increasing cost savings.
Stainless Steel Motors
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsCompany's washdown duty stainless steel motors are approved for use in hazardous locations. The units are ideal for severe washdown duty and are UL approved for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D and Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G environments. The motors are highly resistant to caustic liquids, vapors and dust, making them an excellent choice when safety, cleanliness and washdown tolerance are major considerations.
Specialty Servo Motors
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsSpecialty servo motors
Stand-Alone Controller
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsStand-alone controller
Sanitary Dial Thermometer
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsSanitary dial thermometer
Door Track Protectors
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsDoor track protectors
Multi-Scale Controller
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsMulti-scale controller
Stretch Wrapping System
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsStretch wrapping system
Bulk Bag Densifier
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsBulk bag densifier
Material Handling System
November 30, 2009 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaterial handling system
Smart Choices & Dynamite
November 30, 2009 7:02 am | by Karen Langhauser, Editor-in-Chief | Articles | CommentsThere's an urban legend involving an ice fisherman who decides to use dynamite to blast a hole in a frozen lake. There are many variations of this story (apparently none are true) but in the interest of my pet-loving friends, I'm going to recount the version that does not involve an exploding Labrador.
